Vendor Analyst

REXEL•Dallas, TX

8h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Vendor Analyst to join our Rexel team Remote, TX! Summary: The Vendor Analyst is responsible for collecting information, performing analysis necessary to onboard direct and indirect vendors consistent with company policy. Monitors and maintains existing vendor base, making changes and updates consistent with policy and compliance guidelines. Will also perform or support other activities including but not limited to control of international suppliers or other Compliance actions (e.g. Conflict Minerals) as required by the business.

Requirements

3+ years of purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry
High School or GED - Required
Understanding of accounting processes and practices
Ability to work with branch personnel and supplier representatives to address documentation or terms deficiencies or issues. Recognize potential risk issues with documentation, COIs, or tax information
Attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize and organize
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products and JIRA workflows
Effective communication skills with peers, branch, and region personnel
Solid mathematical skills
Ability to read and comprehend legal documents (e.g. terms and conditions)

Nice To Haves

Inside Sales or project sales experience a plus
Basic understanding of electrical distribution product and sales practices a plus

Responsibilities

Set up trade vendors; domestic, international and distributor/agency sources. Includes Job Management set up, as well as Oracle, PIM, and Eclipse actions
Set up all indirect expense vendors in Oracle
Review supplier documents received for onboarding, especially Supplier Agreement and Certificate of Insurance for compliance. First level identification of unacceptable or unfavorable terms. Includes reviews requested by commercial teams of potential or new supplier documents
Maintenance of all Trade vendor activities in Eclipse. Establishment and editing of new Buylines, Pay Tos, Ship Froms, address changes, etc.
Maintain regular communication with branch and region teams when required to address issues with vendor onboarding, vendor notices or maintenance. Provide first level guidance to branch team’s issues involving Legal, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, or Finance
Review, redline, and coordinate return through the requesting branch of all vendor Credit Applications (Trade and Indirect)
Proficient use of JIRA workflow tool to collect and communicate onboarding and maintenance activity. Provide input on functioning and improvement of JIRA and underlying processes. Support training of new field users on JIRA platform
Establish accounts for all customer refunds
Process bank and remit to changes initiated by Accounts Payable, branch or vendor including cases which require the setup of new entities. Perform independent confirmation of all payment related changes with vendors consistent with company audit practices
Coordinate collection of supplier data with third party to produce Conflict Mineral CMRT. Respond to branch and direct customer inquiries regarding CM. First level direction for branches on other related compliance concerns (REACH, RoHS, etc.)
Provide Sales Tax exemption information to branches and initial direction on correct use
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within